What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen is to train and bus which costs 900 Kč - 2 700 Kč and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pilsen is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs 2 200 Kč - 3 300 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Pilsen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pilsen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pilsen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pilsen?

The distance between Cologne and Pilsen is 600 km. The road distance is 597.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Pilsen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pilsen without a car is to train and bus via Nuremberg which takes 6h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Pilsen?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cologne to Pilsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pilsen bus from?

Cologne to Pilsen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pilsen train from?

Cologne to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Pilsen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pilsen is to bus via Nuremberg which takes 8h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 100 Kč - 8 000 Kč and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Cologne to Pilsen bus arrive?

Cologne to Pilsen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Pilsen train arrive?

Cologne to Pilsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pilsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pilsen is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Cologne to Pilsen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Pilsen?

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Where can I stay near Pilsen?

There are 231+ hotels available in Pilsen.

Cologne to Pilsen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Pilsen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 31m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Pilsenbus
9h 19m
Kč 916–2,625
Bus via Nuremberg
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 037 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
8h 44m
Drive 597.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pilsencar 597.6 km
5h 2m
Kč 2,232–3,223
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CGN - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 27m
Kč 1,805–5,887
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
7h 50m
Kč 3,189–7,593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 34m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane DUS - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 57m
Kč 2,003–5,070
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 12m
Kč 3,655–11,767
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the bus from Dresden to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
6h 21m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 43m
Kč 3,953–12,250
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
3. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeňbus
5h 59m
Kč 2,462–5,876
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
6h 9m

Cologne to Pilsen by train

49Weekly Trains

7h 50mAverage Duration

Kč 3,189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Pilsen, Czechia?

You can take a bus from Köln to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádraží via Frankfurt central train station and Nürnberg in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf in around 7h 50m.

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